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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the engine mount struts from the engine. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Left  and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Right .
  3. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  5. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts and set the compressor aside. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
  6. Disconnect the catalytic converter pipe from the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT .
  7. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  8. Remove frame assembly.
    9. Fig 1: Oil Level Sensor Wiring Harness Connection
    G01828753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the oil level sensor wiring harness connection.
  10. Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT .
  11. Remove the transaxle brace from the oil pan. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BRACE REPLACEMENT .
  12. Remove the engine mount bracket with the engine mount from the oil pan. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .

    Important:  Use the J 39505  in order to remove the engine right side oil pan side bolts.

  13. Remove the oil pan and the oil pan gasket. Refer to OIL PAN REMOVAL .
  14. Clean the oil pan and the engine block gasket surface. Refer to OIL PAN CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
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